Course of Study

Curriculum

Course Descriptions:

Aria Health School of Nursing

Nursing 110 - Foundations of Nursing I225 hours: 75 hours theory, 150 clinicalIntroduces students to concepts and skills integral to the practice of professional nursing. The course explores aspects of nursing related to health; wellness and illness; cultural diversity; stress management; and the individual, family, and community. Nursing 110 also introduces the nursing process and therapeutic communication, and places emphasis on skill building. Students gain experience in both the clinical laboratory and clinical settings.

Nursing 111 - Foundations of Nursing II225 hours: 75 hours theory, 150 clinicalBuilds on the learning acquired in Foundations
of Nursing I and introduces concepts and skills related to medication administration, pain, perioperative care, oncology nursing, end-of-life care, oxygenation, and professional roles and issues. The student will again have experiences in both the Nursing Arts Laboratory and selected clinical settings. Foundations of Nursing II places emphasis on refining skills within the context of caring for the individual and in a manner that supports the development of critical thinking skills and professional behaviors.

Nursing 210 - Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing270 hours: 90 theory, 180 clinicalProvides an overview of pathophysiologic concepts of selected medical-surgical disturbances. Diagnostic tests, treatment modalities, and nursing interventions relevant to client health state will be discussed. Nursing 210 facilitates nursing-skill development in the clinical setting, where students will perform procedures related to the medical-surgical client. The course emphasizes evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and use of the nursing process.

Nursing 211 - Family Nursing270 hours: 90 theory, 180 clinicalIntroduces the student to the biopsychosocial aspects of the family, utilizing a holistic approach and including review of the obstetrical, pediatric, and mental health client. The family serves as the basic unit of study for this course, and students in Nursing 211 will view the experiences of wellness and illness as family-centered events. The student also explores the effects of stress and adaptive behaviors on the family's physiologic and psychosocial well being.

Nursing 310 - Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing270 hours: 90 theory, 180 clinicalExplores the concepts of nursing care for acutely ill individuals, manifesting complex, multi-system health problems. The goal of this course is for the student to participate in restoring patient health, using evidence-based practice while prioritizing care of acutely ill individuals. Attaining this means thinking critically, using the nursing process, and taking advantage of an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach. Communication is an integral part of these nursing endeavors; therefore, Nursing 310 emphasizes effective oral and written communication. Although Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing directs attention to immediate health problems, it also encourages students to view the client as part of the family and community. Students will apply knowledge of psychosocial and developmental tasks to care of the individual and family. Discussion includes the effect of critical illness on the client and family.

Nursing 311 - Nursing Leadership/Community Health270 hours: 90 theory, 180 clinicalTeaches the concepts and process of leadership, and the management of care for individuals, families, and communities within the healthcare-delivery system. This course provides students the opportunity to identify, analyze, and synthesize concepts of management as they apply to professional practice. The course will explore prevention; restoration, rehabilitation, and maintenance of optimal health state and function; and the influence of community and environmental issues upon the health of populations. Nursing Leadership/Community Health also explores components of care evaluation and modification, teaching for health maintenance, and home-healthcare management.

Nursing 312 - Senior Seminar40HoursSenior seminar prepares students for the National Council Licensing Examination - Registered Nurse. (NCLEX-RN). Due to the changing nature of nursing and the focus of the examination, the administration and faculty of the Aria Health School of Nur are committed to providing every graduate with the tools required to ensure NCLEX success. The course will review the NLN diagnostic test for predicting success, as well as the principles and design of the test, and will cover practice testing sessions, articulation with a national review course, obtaining a faculty mentor, and utilizing individual test scores to develop each student's unique preparation plan.

Nursing 410 - Capstone202 hours; 10 seminar, 192 clinicalA culminating experience in which students synthesize and apply nursing knowledge, in preparation for transition into professional nursing practice. Capstone offers opportunity to connect theory to practice, using the critical-thinking and psychomotor skills gained during the nursing program. The student will apply critical thinking to the professional role, participate in interdisciplinary collaboration, and integrate cross-disciplinary knowledge. The capstone experience will foster professional development through self-directed and interactive learning, as well as the self-awareness that comes through identifying and receiving feedback on strengths and weaknesses.

Pennsylvania State University

BIOL 129 - Mammalian Anatomy Anatomy of a mammal, with special references to that of man.
BIOL 141 - PhysiologyNormal functions of the animal body, with special emphasis on human body systems.
BIOL 142 - Physiology LaboratoryExperiments demonstrating basic physiological principles with special reference to man.
(Students must take BIOL 141 as a prerequisite of, or concurrent with, this course.)

BIOL 200 - PHARM - Intro to Pharmacologic ConceptsDesigned to present the basic concepts of pharmacology and its relationship to the patient-care process. The course will include discussion of major drug classifications, pharmaceutical preparation, and the biological implications relevant to therapeutic agents.

BIOL 297 C - IntegrativePharmacologyReviews the basic concepts of pharmacology, including as they relate to the pathophysiological changes associated with the disease state. This course emphasizes early diagnosis of adverse drug reactions; potential dangers of drug interactions; and the relationship of the various classes of therapeutic agents to the disease state.

CHEM 101 - Introductory ChemistrySelected principles and applications of chemistry. Prior study in chemistry is not assumed. Students must have college level Algebra as a prerequisite. Required for BSN.

EDPSY 101 - (GQ) Analysis and Interpretation of Statisical Data in Education (3) An introduction to quantitative methods in educational research emphasizing the interpretation of frequently encountered statistical procedures.

ENGL 15 - Rhetoric and CompositionInstruction and practice in writing expository prose that shows sensitivity to audience and purpose.

ENGL 202A - Writing in the Social SciencesInstruction in writing persuasive arguments about significant issues in the social sciences.(Students must take ENGL 15 as a prerequisite for, or concurrent with, this course.)

HDFS 129 - Introduction to Human Development and Family StudiesIntroduction to concepts about, theories of, and research on human development as it occurs over the life span and in context. Students will be introduced to the developmental tasks and challenges unique to each stage of human development, from the womb through infancy, early and middle childhood, adolescence, emerging adulthood, middle age and old age. HDFS gives attention to the central role of families and family life, and to how families and family behavior are influenced by communities, the larger culture, and other social and economic forces.

Math 35 - General View of MathematicsSurvey of mathematical thought in logic, geometry, combinatories, and chance.

MICRB 106 - Elementary MicrobiologyImportance of microorganisms in public health and disease, as well as in agriculture and industry - a descriptive course for nontechnical students.

MICROB 107 - Elementary Microbiology (laboratory)Selected techniques in recognizing and enumerating bacteria, as well as effects of chemical and physical agents on microorganisms.(Students must take MICRB 106 as a prerequisite for, or concurrent with, this course.)

MUSIC 9 - Introduction to World MusicAn overview of the music of India, China, Japan, Indonesia, Africa, and the Middle East.

NURS 200 W - Understanding and Applying Nursing ResearchIntroduction to methods and philosophy of emirical inquiry as applied to research in nursing and application to practice.

NURS 251 - Health AssessmentDesigned to broaden the student's knowledge and skills in health assessment. The student will learn the methods of interviewing patients for completing a health history, and the tools and techniques necessary to conduct a physical examination.

NURS 468 - The Process of Patient Education in NursingExplores the relevance of patient education in healthcare settings. Emphasis on the nurse's role, teaching/learning process, and trends in delivery of patient education. Review of how the nursing process supports clients, families, and communities with educational needs.

NUTR 251 - Introductory Principles of NutritionNutrients, food sources, and physiological functions as related to human growth and well being throughout life, as well as current nutrition issues.

PHIL 10 - Critical Thinking and ArgumentStudy of principles of effective thinking, including deductive and inductive inference, and use and misuse of language and reasoning.

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